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1,8-Bis(dimethylamino)naphthalene, 98+%
Description
1,8-Bis(dimethylamino)naphthalene is used in the synthesis of C-substituted t-BuNH-8,9-R,R?-nido-7,8,9-C3B8H9 (R,R? = H,H; MeH; Me,Me; Ph,H and Ph,Ph) tricarbollide compounds. It was also used in the preparation of saturated fluoroalkyl(hydrido) complexes of Iridium.
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1,8-Bis(dimethylamino)naphthalene is used in the synthesis of C-substituted t-BuNH-8,9-R,R′-nido-7,8,9-C3B8H9 (R,R′ = H,H; MeH; Me,Me; Ph,H and Ph,Ph) tricarbollide compounds. It was also used in the preparation of saturated fluoroalkyl(hydrido) complexes of Iridium.
Solubility
Soluble in organic solvents.
Notes
Air & Light Sensitive. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 47°C to 51°C |
Boiling Point | 144°C to 145°C (7 mmHg) |
Flash Point | >110°C (230°F) |
Quantity | 50 g |
UN Number | UN3263 |
Beilstein | 396782 |
Sensitivity | Air and light sensitive |
Solubility Information | Soluble in organic solvents. |
Formula Weight | 214.31 |
Percent Purity | ≥98% |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302-H314 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P270-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 244-001-6 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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